Overview
Students who complete the Information Technology programme of Åbo Akademi University will find themselves open to a number of exciting opportunities within industries such as software, biotechnology, data analysis and many more.
Structured to accommodate the broad range of skills required to succeed in the IT industry, students of this programme will also be given the choice to specialize in one of two given areas:
- Computer Science: with a special emphasis on computational data analytics (including ML, AI and data science) and on building high-quality digital solutions to address real-world problems via the use of various techniques like formal methods, cloud, IoT and high performance computing. Computer Science is offered in Turku
- Computer Engineering: with a special emphasis on engineering of software intensive systems, with a focus on cloud computing, the industrial internet, safety-critical and autonomous systems. Computer Engineering is offered in Turku and Vaasa.
Career opportunities
- As one of Åbo Akademi’s most diverse programmes, past students of this programme are currently employed in a vast array of different disciplines.
- Just some of the roles achieved by our students include: CTO (Chief Technology Officer), Senior R&D Engineer, Lead Developer, Security Expert and System Designer.
- As well as other key areas including project management and advisory roles, many of our students have also used the programme as a springboard for further study and research in their chosen field.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Software Construction
- Software Quality
- Tools for Reliable Software Construction
- Software Testing
- System Safety
- System Architecture of IoT
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application period: 7-21 January
Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Turku, Finland
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 21 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in FinlandExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A completed university level Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or in a closely related field is required for admission. Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of how well the bachelor’s degree corresponds to the programme and on the study merits of the student.
They expect the applicant to have passed courses in several of these areas:- Mathematics
- Basic computer science courses ( e.g. algorithms and data structures, operating systems, computer networks and protocols, compiler construction)
- Basic courses on computer architecture, computer network or system design
- Programming courses (e.g. courses in C/C++ or Java programming)
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12000 EUR / year≈ 12000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Living costs
Turku
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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